Dental Assistant

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Part‑Time Pearsall, TX, US

Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) is an international, ISO 9001/20000/27001 Certified, CMMI Level 3 Rated full‑service provider with more than 37 years’ experience in the Federal, military, and commercial marketplaces. SRI is seeking committed and passionate Dental Assistants to join our team to provide critical services to detainees in custody at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Health Services Corps (IHSC) Medical Facilities in support of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Health Services Corps (IHSC) Detention Center Healthcare contract opportunity.

The ICE IHSC exists within the organizational structure of the United States Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) under the supervision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Officers, civil service staff and contractors comprise the healthcare professionals working together to provide quality healthcare services. IHSC serves as the medical experts for ICE detainee health care.

IHSC is committed to excellence in detention and correctional health care and the provision of safe and high‑quality care to those in ICE custody.

The dental assistant performs dental assisting duties that facilitate the work of the dentist and dental hygienist including chairside assisting, instrument processing, sterilization, infection control, radiographic duties, dental equipment upkeep, and administrative tasks as directed by the dentist within prescribed policy and accreditation standards.

• Applicant mustdemonstratesuccessful completion of a dental assisting programlocatedin the United States, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territory.
• Applicant must have at leastone-year recent clinical experience in the United Sates as a practicing dental assistant.

• Must hold andmaintaina current unrestricted dental assisting certificate, license, or registration as required by the State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) in the state in which the duty station islocated.
• Must hold and maintain dental x‑ray certification as required by the SBDE in the state in which the duty station is located OR if the applicant practices in a state that does not certify radiology or does not allow certification for graduates of non‑accredited programs, the applicant must submit evidence of dental radiology training, experience, and competence as determined by the employing agency.
• Dental Assistant National Board (DANB) certification is preferred but not required.
• Must maintain BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association.

• Provides dentalassistingincluding clinical and administrative duties tofacilitatethe work of the dentist and dental hygienist in a detention and/or residential setting in accordance with prescribed IHSC policy and pertinent accreditation standards.
• Assists the dentist and dental hygienist with patient treatment including all operatory set-up and clean-up procedures in accordance withIHSC policy and CDC guidelines (e.surface disinfection, waterline and suction treatment, proper sharps handling/disposal methods, etc ).
• Performsoptimumsterilization and/or disinfection procedures including instrument processing, autoclave operation/maintenance, and spore testingin accordance withIHSC policy and CDC guidelines.
• Assists with the maintenance of patient'srecord through appointment scheduling, documentation of subjective findings, vital signs, dictated oral conditions, and preparation/completion of dental forms.
• Provides patient education including oral hygiene instructions, post‑operative instructions, and availability of care instructions.
• Takes digital and/or film radiographs as ordered including bitewing, periapical, and panoramic x-rays.
• Observes IHSC radiation safety protocols, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Radiation Protection Guidance and…